Rehearsal Dinner Invites - necessary?

LauraPete Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:14 AM

Rehearsal Dinner Invites - necessary?

I bought these invite cards soooo long ago but haven't had a free moment to write them out. Are they necessary? Are you girls doing them? If not, how are you informing people (via phone)?

If I do use them I have another question:

the card is titled 'rehearsal dinner' and it asks for time and place. Do I write '7PM at St. Dominic's Church, dinner to follow at Maine Maid Inn - 8PM?'

Or - '8PM dinner at Maine Maid Inn ....following 7PM rehearsal at St. Dominic's Church....?

How are you girls doing it?

P.S. - there may be some people invited to the dinner that aren't really necessary at the church....

Niecey Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:16 AM

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Since my MIL paid for my rehearsal dinner she sent out invite cards. DH and I have been in several bridal parties and I say only about 50% of the time did I or DH receive an invite. I think it is all personal preference. I personally like no invites because I like laid back rehearsal dinners - where you sit back and have fun...invites make it more formal in my opinion.

nylisa Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:17 AM

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I am doing RD invites. Here are mine.

CaCRmr Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:19 AM

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I didn't even think of the idea.....

Bride2B93 Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:21 AM

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I was wondering if it is necessary also!

divabride Posted: Jul 06, 2004 10:27 AM

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I guess it depends on how many people you are having. If its just the parents and bridal party, I think its ok to use word of mouth or a simple email. I've seen this done plenty of times. But if you plan to invite out of towners or you just want to add that special touch, I would go for the invites.